Monday, April 29, 2013

Kevin had his Well Checkup today. His "New" Ped has a son that has Nut allergies, he "Gets" it.........It is so hard not keeping your child in a bubble when they have so many allergies......Home is safe......On the outside, I may seem pulled together, but on the inside my mind is working overtime being aware of everything around us.....I am scared, I am scared of letting go...letting him go to school...I am scared.....I just feel like crying about this. He asked me again today, if he will ever be able to have a nut, and I said, "No, Never." He then said, "Mama, can you have nuts?" ...and I said, "No, Kevin, we are in this together."

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Thursday, April 25, 2013

I have been getting ready for Kevin's birthday! I don't know how it happened but I am going to attempt to make a Sonic cake...LOL. I tried ordering one local, but that did not work out...so, it is now up to me...I will definitely take pictures for you to see. I just hope it will semi resemble that little hedgehog ;)

We did our shopping today so I think I have everything I need, so tomorrow I will be busy in the kitchen getting ready for his party on Saturday. You all have a blessed Evening XO XO

Oh, and there are a few comments you all left that I am going to respond too...All of you that stop by my little blog offer me so much support and inspire to be a better person!! Yes, you all do...and I just want to let you know your comments are all read and appreciated, THANK YOU!!!

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Monday, April 22, 2013

This is what the Epi Pen pack looks like. You get two in a pack and a practice one. I carry this with me at all times. Wherever my little boy is his Epi Pen is right there too. I am forever grateful we have a pen like this that can save his life, it has been with me for over 4 years now. They expire, so I have to get new ones once a year. They are 30 dollars with insurance and 300.00 with out. I asked the pharmacist how much it was without insurance and when he said 300.00, I was shocked!

Anyway, I thought I would share this for those who have never seen one.

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Saturday, April 20, 2013

On Friday I took Kevin to the allergist. There was a 10 percent chance that he would outgrow his Nut allergy. Sadly that did not happen. I have to say that was a very hard pill to swallow. They did the poke test on his back, and while he was a trooper..I knew immediately that things weren't looking good when the right side of the pokes all swelled up. I wanted to scream...Yes, I really did. For a split second I was mad. I did not scream though, I held in my feelings. I smiled and told my little boy as I held him, how very proud of him I am. I know it must have been scary, the fear of the unknown. He asked me, Mama, will I ever be able to eat a nut, and I said, plainly, No, Never. It is a way of life, one we have been living for many years and we will continue. I thank God everyday for all our many blessings. I work hard everyday instilling in him what he can and can not eat, and he is smart!! He knows :)

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

This was a tag going around on YouTube...I thought I would answer the questions on my blog.

List of Questions:

Democrat or Republican? Republican

Did you vote? BE HONEST, and if so who did you vote for? Yes, I voted. I voted for Romney :)

Pro-Gay, or Anti-Gay? Neither, it is not for me to judge this. This is in God's department, not mine. I love all people.

Pro-Life, or Pro-Choice? Pro-Life

For or against vaccinations? For vaccinations

Sugar before the age of 1? No.....

TV before the age of 1? Yes...Alexis used to love the colors.....Let me clarify, I don't think they really watch it...

Cloth diapers, disposables, or both? OHHH, if I could do it again, cloth!!!! I used disposable though

Circumcisions, yes or no? Yes

Homeschool, public schools, or private schools? Public

Spanking, or no spanking? No Spanking

Cursing in front of your children, ok or not ok? Not okay! I do not Curse, ever!

Do you believe in God? YES!

CIO (cry it out method) yes or no? Absolutely not!!!

Organic, or non-organic? Organic

Fast food for kids? I don't eat Fast food.....But I believe everything in moderation. I mean every kid should have a french fry once in their life...LOL

Do you agree with co-sleeping? Yes

Breast or formula? Breast!!! If I had a dollar for every woman that told me she could not breast feed, I would be very wealthy! (I do know there are exceptions) I totally agree, that formula should be given out as a prescription...not given as a choice so easily. OH, and the women that say they want their husband to share in the feedings....There is a reason why God did it this way..Father's can offer so many wonderful things to their child...it doesn't have to be formula.

Pop, or water, for you and for your kids? I don't ever drink soda....For my kids, everything in moderation....it is not taboo, so it is not a big deal here....

Ok dating age?..Oh, I don't know! My son is 21 and is all about working right now...and Alexis is only 11......Kendra is married...and little Kevin is 5.....I will have to get back to you on that one.....

Do you consume alcohol, and if so how much? Never! I don't mind those who do drink though. I do have some stories of back in the day.....

Saturday, April 13, 2013

One of my errands this week was a trip to Whole Foods!! I don't think I have to tell you how much I love, love, love that place!!!

One of the food items I bought was these little Spinach Snacks.

Lil' Kevin and I really liked them.

This is what they look like out of the box.You broil them for 8 minutes, and viola, they are done. I served them with dinner.

We also had lunch there too. I had Tofu (it was breaded and seasoned)..It was sooooo good. I also had a side a Kale. They have a buffet bar, so I put all sorts of things on my plate for Kevin to try. His favorite was the pizza...LOL...

I also got some Wheat Grass at another health food store in pots, (thrilled about that one...LOL)

For dinner tonight we had grilled steak, baked potatoes and salad :)

Hope you all had a lovely Saturday, and a great week and I hope tomorrow brings you much happiness. Enjoy tomorrow, it is the Lord's Day!!

I am posting this picture, before I forget. We had thunder storms and Tornado watches and warnings on Thursday night. I snapped this picture while the news was on. I don't know if I will get used to Tornado Warnings. Between you and me, they scare me!!

Tuesday, April 09, 2013

I want to share my new hope chest with you all:) The memories I plan to put in there for my children :) If you notice the wheat in the middle...the two middle wheat strands are Kevin and I, and then the four wheat strands around the two middle are Kendra, Tony, Alexis and Kevin Jr. :)

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My name is Julieann, and I am a SAHM. I am married to the sweetest and kindest man--and he is very handsome too. I have three wonderful children. I enjoy being a wife and mother and taking care of my family--there is nothing more satisfying to me then what I am already doing. God is so very Good!

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God bless my little kitchenI love its every nookAnd bless me as I do my workWash pots and pans and cook.And may the meals that I prepareBe seasoned from aboveWith Thy great blessing and Thy graceBut most of all Thy love.As we partake our earthly foodThe table before us spread We'll not forget to thank Thee, Lord Who gives us daily bread. So bless my little kitchen, Lord And those who enter inMay they find naught but joy and peaceAnd happiness therein.

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Dear Lord, it's such a hectic day,With little time to stop and pray,For life's been anything but calm,Since you called on me to be a mom.Running errands, matching socks,Building dreams with building blocks.Cooking, cleaning, and finding shoes,And other stuff that children lose.Fitting lids on bottled bugs,Wiping tears and giving hugs.A stack of last week's mail to read,So where's the quiet time I need?Yet when I steal a minute Lord,Just at the sink or ironing board,To ask the blessings of your grace,I see them in my small one's face,That you have blessed me all the while,As I stop to kiss that precious smile.